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Report finds Henrico’s water restoration efforts hampered by lack of communication from Richmond • VHSL will comply with executive order on transgender athletes 'effective immediately'

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Report finds Henrico’s water restoration efforts hampered by lack of communication from Richmond

Despite a “Herculean effort” to maintain water service to its residents during last month’s water crisis, Henrico County’s attempts were hampered at various points by a series of errors by – and lack of prompt communication from – City of Richmond officials, a report from a consulting firm hired by Henrico concluded. Click here to read more

VHSL will comply with executive order on transgender athletes ‘effective immediately’
The Virginia High School League (VHSL) announced Monday that it will comply with the Trump executive order that limits participation in girls’ sports to students who were assigned female at birth. The decision is effective immediately, per a release shared by the organization, which oversees athletic competitions between public schools
Henrico CitizenWTVR CBS 6
Virginia House, Senate move to fast-track CTE teachers
Proposed law would create an alternative licensing route to meet rising demand for career and technical educators
Henrico CitizenNathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury
Cannabis sales bills clear Virginia legislature, face likely Youngkin veto
With no legal marketplace, Virginians can grow and possess marijuana, but still can’t buy or sell it
Henrico CitizenMarkus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury
Cap2Cap gears up for historic 20th ride
On May 9 and 10, the Cap2Cap bike ride fundraiser presented by Dominion Energy will celebrate its 20th ride along the Virginia Capital Trail, a paved pathway stretching between Williamsburg and Richmond. The family-friendly cycling event offers several distance options, beginning with a seven-mile family fun ride and topping out
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Henrico Property Transactions: Jan. 22-28, 2025
1966 Repp Circle, Varina District - $184,000, 1,032 SF (built in 1974), from P&J Housing LLC to Fareeba Ismaile and Torpaikay Sirajzada. 2108 Turtle Run Drive, Unit 4, Three Chopt District - $200,000, 980 SF (built in 1985), from George Hunter Browning to Trek Properties LLC.
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Henrico Fur Finder: Feb. 12, 2025
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal’s picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot be put on
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'As You Wish' author Nashae Jones to appear at Book People Feb. 15|
'Black History: Learning from the Past and Inspiring the Future' planned Feb. 15 at Virginia Museum of History and Culture

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HENRICO CITIZEN PODCAST
Henrico News Minute – Feb. 12, 2025
Two reports examine what happened during Henrico’s water crisis and what options the county has moving forward, as officials weigh regional water authority and other possibilities; Henrico School Board to host work session, public hearing on proposed budget tomorrow; VHSL to comply with Trump administration order about transgender student-athletes.
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• Direct flights between RIC and Bermuda beginning June 7

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